Help bring comfort, connection and companionship to people living with dementia. The Specialist Dementia Care Pathway (SDCP) Cottages in Cardiff offer a calm, supportive environment for individuals living with complex dementia. We are currently seeking Volunteer Visitors to help enrich the lives of our residents through meaningful social interaction and compassionate companionship. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who have: - Personal or professional experience supporting someone living with dementia, or - A basic understanding of dementia as a clinical condition, including its emotional and cognitive impacts. - Empathy and a respectful approach to individuals with cognitive difficulties Whether it’s sharing a quiet moment, chatting over a cup of tea, reading aloud, listening to music together, or simply being present, your time can make a world of difference to someone’s day. Training, ongoing support, and supervision will be provided to help you feel confident and comfortable in your role. Your impact Volunteering as a social visitor can be a rewarding experience, both for the person you visit as well as yourself. Regular visits from volunteers can help to improve quality of life and help people feel less isolated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFDDi9bS6c HammondCare HammondCare is an independent Christian charity and we're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need. HammondCare is a provider of The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme funded by the Australian Government and is established to promote links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community. Further information Thank you for expressing an interest in volunteering with HammondCare. We truly love connecting with people who want to volunteer with us. Our team will reach out with a phone call or text as soon as we can, and if we’re unable to get through, we’ll follow up with an email. Please take a moment to check your spam or junk folder as well, as some email providers don’t always recognise our messages right away. More information on volunteering with HammondCare can be found at www.hammond.com.au/volunteer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFDDi9bS6c If you have any questions, you can call Dani, Volunteer Recruitment on 1800 79 33 99. Requirements 18 Years of age • National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare plus NDIS Worker Screening Check We are seeking weekly visits between Monday to Friday 9:30am -12pm.
